20.
A venous cutdown might be indicated when the patient is:
a. Very fat.
b. Very thin.
c.
An athlete.
d. Somewhat nervous.
21.
A venous cutdown requires the use of a:
a. Blood testing set.
b. Scalpel.
c.
Very sharp needle.
d. Magnified scope.
22.
A venous cutdown done by a physician is considered:
a. Clean, but not sterile.
b. Drug dependent.
c.
Major surgery.
d. Minor surgery.
23.
Suggested sites for a venous cutdown include:
a. Above and below the elbow.
b. The groin area.
c.
Under the armpit.
d. The buttocks.
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